Royce Franklin Rexilius, 92, of Andover, MN, formerly of Lincoln, left this life to be with Christ on May 10, 2018. He was born in Ithaca, NE, to Frank and Esther Rexilius on October 31, 1925. He believed on the Lord Jesus Christ and was given eternal life in Him on May 22, 1937.

Royce served his country in WW II in Germany and then in the Philippines. He and Betty (his wife of 66 years) served the Lord as missionaries (with the Christian & Missionary Alliance) in Vietnam from 1955-1975 and in New Zealand from 1976-1988. He then pastored several churches in Nebraska until he was 78.

​He is survived by three children, Deb (Randy) Discher of Andover, MN, Robb (Beth) Rexilius of Lincoln, NE, Ron (Laura) Rexilius of Houston, TX, as well as nine grandchildren and twenty-six great-grandchildren. He prayed daily for each of them. Royce was preceded in death by wife Betty, son Douglas, parents​ and brother Ronald​.

There will be a memorial service honoring Royce at 1:00 pm, Wednesday, May 16, at Constance Free Church, 16150 Crosstown Blvd NW, Andover

Memorials may be given to the Christian and Missionary Alliance.